Tag Archives: aging
No pain, no gain!
I thought I should talk about goals today… Well, really about setbacks… I started taking my first steps toward my physical goals this week. I have told you that I have worked out an exercise schedule that is short and … Continue reading
Captain Jack Sparrow, meet the Lord of the Castle
You would think that a mirror is a mirror. They reflect the image in front of them. You would think by their construction (a piece of glass placed on top of a shiny reflective surface) that they should be the … Continue reading
Not acting my age
Something fun happened to me yesterday… two different times… As I approached a 69 year old co-worker, I said, “What’s up old man?” Lest he be offended, I followed up with, “I call you that because I can…The number of … Continue reading
Leave me alone!…but on the other hand
For nearly two decades, I had TOO much to do. I was building a custom car, reading and studying for my life calling, mentoring younger men at church, working very hard at a job I didn’t like and remodeling and … Continue reading
A great night in the sack
Younger people might not be able to relate to this post… As I drove home from work this afternoon, it was all I could do to stay awake. (see previous post) All I was thinking about was going home and … Continue reading
I’m so vain…I probably think this post is about me
I am a little embarrassed about this one… but, just a little. I am going to turn 50 in a few weeks. That’s not bad. I look and feel pretty good “for my age.” I still have a full head of … Continue reading
Getting old might not be all that bad!
Last night, after my friend from CA called, I got out of bed and wandered into the living room to see if I could figure out what day it was. My youngest daughter was studying in the living room. To … Continue reading
A time to leave, a time to return
Thirty two years ago today, I boarded a plane in Philadelphia as a 17 year old with two large suitcases and $800 in my pocket and took my first flight to Los Angeles, CA. In two short months, my wife … Continue reading
How many more boxes do we have?
Several months ago, I decided to stop lifting weights. I was at a juncture where I had to commit to seriously training or to stop. The thought of being “muscular” doesn’t hold the appeal it once did when I was younger. … Continue reading
Do you want to downsize that?
It’s getting windy again here in KS. But I’m not just talking about the weather. The winds of change are visiting our family…AGAIN!!! 2 1/2 years ago, we had four children in our home. In less than four months, we will be … Continue reading
